The public address is a key part of the professional communication from the flight deck to the cabin. It’s a chance for pilots to speak directly to the passengers and can be a tool that helps keep flights safe. We take a look at what makes a good public announcement.

Our most recent member polling revealed that the vast majority (85%) of BALPA members feel that they are ‘well informed’ about what BALPA is doing. That figure was broadly in line with results from previous years but we want to see that figure even higher.